White Howlite 6mm Hexagon - 15-16 Inch R1520 Many of the earliest gem

Many of the earliest gem traders did not realize that these yellowish stones were actually different materials

have been used for yellowish gemstones for at least two thousand years

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mineral deposits can create stone in the place of the decaying wood

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White Howlite 6mm Hexagon - 15-16 Inch R1520 Many of the earliest gemWhite Howlite is named for Canadian mineralogist Henry How, who first discovered the stone in Southern California in 1868. It is typically white or light gray with gray, black or brown veins running through it in web to like patterns. Because of its softness, Howlite can be easily dyed and is often treated to be blue for use as a substitute for turquoise.